The transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture stands as one of the most important
dietary revolutions in human history. Yet, due to a scarcity of well-preserved human remains …

Abstract Lactase persistence/persistent (LP), the ability to express the lactase enzyme in
adults, is one of the most strongly selected phenotypes in humans. It is encoded by at least …

Susceptibility to morbidity and mortality is increased in early life, yet proactive measures,
such as breastfeeding and weaning practices, can be taken through specific investments …

Funerary monuments appeared shortly after the arrival of the first farmers along the Atlantic
Coast of continental Europe, during the first half of the fifth millennium. These enormous …

Objective To evaluate the potential of compound‐specific isotope analysis of amino acids
(CSIA‐AA) for investigating infant feeding practices, we conducted a long‐term study that …

As an integral part of all family life, childcare, including breastfeeding and weaning, has a
significant impact on the healthy growth of infants. Understanding the lactation and weaning …

La nécropole de Rosheim" Rosenmeer"(RR)(Bas-Rhin, France) rassemble le plus grand
assemblage anthropologique d'Alsace du Néolithique moyen, daté de la culture …

Compound-specific stable carbon isotope analysis of amino acids (CSIA-AA) is widely used
in ecological studies to analyze food-webs and is gaining use in archaeology for …

Over thirty years of stable isotope research about the breastfeeding and weaning practices
of past human populations has contributed a vast amount to our understanding of infancy …

Our approach involves conducting a quantitative analysis of Neolithic tools, namely weaning
equipment, which have been previously documented and characterized by distinct human …